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Some rooms have ample space, but are perceived as small because of multiple surfaces with varying heights or textures. These visually divide a room, making it seem even smaller.
The answer? Continuity. The room was visually expanded with the creation of a countertop that extends the full length of the wall.
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A generous mirror fills one full wall, reflecting the spacious look and feel of the room. Treating one wall differently effectively removes an 'enclosing' wall. (Hint:This works in lots of places - not just bathrooms!)
Visual interest was heightened with geometric lines and colorful accents boldly punctuating the space.
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Challenge: Although we were not expanding the overall size of this home, this tiny bathroom needs more space from somewhere.
Our Solution: Creative design was essential! Architect Mark Gunstad cleverly gained ten square feet of space by eliminating a closet in the adjacent bedroom.
Take a look at the floorplans to see just how much can be accomplished with a little ingenuity.
Get rid of a closet in a bedroom??? This makes more sense than one might think. Closets can be replaced quite elegantly with the installation of built-in cabinetry. Built-in cabinets can unify the look of a room while reducing the need for both furniture and traditional closets.
Although the actual space gained was just ten square feet, intelligent usage makes it work infinitely better in its new capacity.
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Friedell Architects and Builders, 2238 Edgewood Avenue South, St Louis Park MN 55426, (952) 548-7000
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